DNA Testing in India: DNA testing is increasingly used in India today to determine biological connections, mainly paternity. For peace of mind or for legality, it is good to understand how it is done, what the cost is, and the law that governs it. Here follows a layman’s guide.
DNA testing is comparing the genetic material to determine the relationships. The most common test is paternity testing, and it is examining if a child’s father is a man or not. DNA is usually obtained by a painless cheek swab.
Step 1: Choose a Laboratory
Choose a certified laboratory such as DNA Labs India, EasyDNA, or DNA Forensics Laboratory. It must be NABL, ISO17025, or AABB certified.
Step 2: Choose the Type of Test
Peace of Mind Test – No court order; conducted in privacy in the home.
Legal Test – Formal procedures and a court order must be utilized.
Step 3: Order or Book
Buy a home kit from online retailers for your own use, or visit a lab for a legal test.
Step 4: Obtain Samples
Cheek swab. For legal tests, a professional collects the sample and authenticates your identity (Aadhar, passport, etc.).
Step 5: Lab Testing
Leave your samples for testing. Legal test samples are handled by the lab directly.
Peace of Mind Test: ₹10,000 to ₹15,550
Legal Paternity Test: ₹21,345 to ₹26,000
Trio Test (Child, Mother, Father): ₹15,000 to ₹20,000
Charge varies with laboratory, urgency, and the number of people to be tested.
Personal Test: 1–7 working days
Legal Test: 4–10 working days
Express results in certain laboratories at additional cost.
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Consent is necessary; parents’ consent for children is necessary.
Legal use is necessary due to a Court Order.
Chain of Custody ensures sample authenticity assurance.
Privacy law protects children against undue emotional distress.
Yes. Paternity testing of children is legal and safe provided procedure and consent are followed. Courts only issue them if evidence is credible and in the best interest of the child.
DNA testing is legal, safe, and trustworthy if performed by accredited laboratories. For peace of mind or for legal reasons, knowing the procedure guarantees effective and ethical use.
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